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Apple Picking in Kelowna: U-Pick Orchards & Fruit Stands in the Okanagan Valley

By Darby Svendsen on

Apple picking is one of the coziest ways to spend a fall day in the Okanagan Valley. The valley's rich soil and climate make it well-suited to growing apples, which have become one of the region's signature crops, with a few well-loved varieties tracing their roots back here. Every fall, that history comes to life through one of the region's favourite traditions: apple picking, with U-Pick orchards opening their rows across West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country…

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Family-Owned Orchards and Farm Markets to Visit This Fall in Kelowna and the Okanagan

By Darby Svendsen on

Fall is a beautiful time to visit Kelowna and the surrounding valley. Harvest season is in full swing, with apples, pears, pumpkins, and late-season plums ready to be picked. The agricultural industry flourishes at this time of year, offering visitors the chance to not only taste the bounty but also experience it firsthand through orchard strolls, farm markets, and even a classic apple u-pick. What makes this season even more special is the legacy of family-owned farms and orchards, where generations have worked the land and welcomed locals and visitors to share in their traditions…

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In Season: Four Okanagan Farm Markets to Visit Right Now

By Carla Bechard on

Okanagan farms, orchards, and markets have their own special rhythm that will entice you to return again and again. Cherries ripen in July, peaches follow in August, and by September, the apple trees are heavy, and the pumpkin patches are coming. Miss one window and you'll wait a whole year for it to open again, which is exactly why the valley's farm markets require multiple visits. As a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Kelowna and the Okanagan are one of Canada's most celebrated food regions — and these four Must-Visit Farm Spots are among the best things to do in the Okanagan in summer and fall…

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Myra Canyon Trestles in Fall-Golden Larches

Top Kelowna Parks for Fall Strolls & Picnics

By Melissa McCluskey on

Trees changing colours, painting the landscape with gold and red accents. The crunch of fallen leaves underfoot. Crisp air that makes you feel refreshed and alive. Visiting Kelowna during the fall is sure to have you glowing, especially if you venture to these local parks for scenic strolls or for a midday picnic, packed with seasonal produce from the region's abundant harvest. …

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Kelowna's Best Fall Farmers' Markets & Orchard Stops

By Melissa McCluskey on

Fall in Kelowna is a feast for the senses, overflowing with delicious abundance. Vineyards are full of plump wine grapes ready for harvest. Crisp apples hang from the trees, waiting to be picked. Market stalls are brimming with the season’s freshest produce. Get set to taste the harvest for yourself using this guide to the best farmers’ markets and orchard stops in and around the city…

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Family walking through cherry and apple orchards at Gatzke's Farm Market in Oyama, Lake Country

3 Must-Visit Kelowna Farm Markets for a Taste of Summer

By Tourism Kelowna on

Summer in Kelowna is synonymous with fresh fruit, vibrant fields, and that unmistakable aroma of sun-ripened peaches and cherries. For visitors and locals alike, farm markets are the perfect way to connect with the region’s agricultural roots while savouring the Okanagan’s seasonal bounty. These…

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